Don't Starve Together

Don't Starve Together

Niko (DST)
A question
Apart from the standartised code for the configuration, what can aspiring mod creators use from your code without it being stealing? I'm currently working on a mod with multiple (2) swappable skins and your idea to use recipes really inspired me, but how much of this code is your unique work?
The last time i used any skin swapping code i got banned for no apparent reason
and I want to avoid that mistake. I mentioned you are the main inspiration for that mod.
The title of the mod includes (experimental update) for ease of recognition.