Using klei assets as part of mod icons? Is it allowed?

[Bigfootmech]

I know I've already done it, so it's not the best time to ask

But better late than never

I'm currently making a mod collection
https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/127041-collection-comms-patch-for-caves-travel/

So as one mod icons, I've repurposed some of the button_icons

Is this allowed?

If not, how much is allowed? (ie: is using the default background allowed?, is using modified screenshots from the game allowed? Is using self-drawn art of in-game characters allowed?)

Is there a better place to ask? like emailing them?

I'm asking now, before I go any further. And intend to rework anything if Klei doesn't find it appropriate.

Edited February 18, 2021 by Bigfootmech

[. . .]

obviously it’s allowed why you think there’s hundreds mod characters which use vanilla char asset XD lmao

literally all mod icon bg used for workshop thumbnail is asset from dst too LOL

[Wonderlarr]

It's totally allowed, everything in the base game can be used, at least in a visual sense. Only thing I can see you getting in hot water for is if you literally port stuff that's already in the game to a mod with no changes, like making a Maxwell character mod with no gameplay or cosmetic differences. In your case, you're perfectly safe to use both the default background and the button icons.