📄 SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY

Mac Dhat Music, LLC

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Mac Dhat Music, LLC (“Mac Dhat,” “Company,” “we,” “us”) is committed to providing equal access to services for individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable New York State law.

Definition of a Service Animal

A service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to perform specific tasks or work for a person with a disability.
Tasks must be directly related to the individual’s disability.

Animals whose sole function is to provide emotional support, comfort, companionship, or therapy are not considered service animals under the ADA.

Permitted Inquiries

In accordance with ADA guidelines, staff may ask only the following two questions when a service animal is not obvious:

Is the dog required because of a disability?

What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

Staff will not:

Request documentation or certification

Ask about the nature of the disability

Require the animal to demonstrate its task

Responsibilities of the Handler

Service animals must:

Be under the handler’s control at all times

Be harnessed, leashed, or tethered unless such devices interfere with the service animal’s work

Be housebroken

Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others

The handler is responsible for:

Supervision and care of the service animal

Any damage caused by the animal

Studio & Facility Safety

Due to the professional studio environment, service animals must be positioned in a manner that does not interfere with:

Recording equipment

Electrical wiring

Safety walkways

Other clients or staff

Mac Dhat Music, LLC reserves the right to request removal of a service animal if it is out of control or poses a safety risk. In such cases, the individual will still be permitted to receive services without the animal present.

Allergies & Fear of Animals

Allergies or fear of animals are not valid reasons for denying access to a service animal. Reasonable accommodations will be made when possible.

Fees & Charges

No additional fees or deposits will be charged for service animals. However, handlers may be charged for damage caused by the service animal if such charges are applied uniformly to all customers.

Exclusions

This policy does not apply to:

Pets

Emotional support animals

Therapy animals

Governing Law

This Service Animal Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, in accordance with federal ADA regulations.

Contact

For questions regarding this Service Animal Policy or to request accommodations, contact:

Email: contact@macdhatmusic.com
Website: https://macdhatmusic.com